Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of the number of credits they are registered for.

Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester which maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester. Note: The university “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits. University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesers only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).

Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).

Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANIMLSCI 792) even when not registered.

Masters Students

Spring

Fall

Summer

Year 1

1 course (3)

Journal Club (1)

1 course (3)

Journal Club (1)

3 Credit Independent Study

Year 2

1 course (3)

Journal Club (1)

Seminar (1)

Master’s Thesis (5)

Thesis Outline Approved

1 course (3)

Journal Club (1)

Seminar (1)

Master’s Thesis (5)

3 Credit Indepedent Study

Thesis Defense

Students work full time on their research projects under the guidance of their Major Professor regardless of the number of credits they are registered for.

Students in good standing can obtain an Enrollment Status Override each semester which maintains full time status even when the number of credits taken is below 9 in a given semester. Note: The University “Service Fee” increases with 5-8 credits, and again with more than 9 credits. University residency requirement is 2 consecutive semesters enrolled in 9 or more credits (Fall/Spring semesters only). If taking a 4 credit course, registering for journal club is not required (but participation is).

Students that receive TA or RA positions have tuition waived (but not fees).

Students are required to attend Departmental Seminars (ANIMLSCI 792) even when not registered.